Product Description

Reiki techniques originated in Japan, in an intensely spiritual period of that country's history. This fully illustrated book traces the system's evolution from a spiritual self-development system to a direct hands-on practice. The journey moves from Japan to the USA, out to the world, and back to Japan. Focussing on the basic elements in their historical context, this guide contains beautifully grounded information that captures a unique sense of the system's traditional Japanese roots. The clarity and accessibility of the teachings in the book redefine and strengthen the concept of Reiki as it is practised today.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #63712 in Books
• Published on: 2005-04-21
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 384 pages

Review
Praise for the Reiki Sourcebook: 'What an incredible work. A must for all Reiki people.' Mari Hall, founder and director of the International Association of Reiki 'I am so thrilled that a Reiki book of this calibre has finally been published! A masterpiece, an essential handbook.' Healing Energy 'Of all the Reiki books on the market, this is a must have.' Sky 'The Reiki SourceBook is a gift to humanity. It declutters and demystifies so many misconceptions about Reiki. It is also a "must" for fellow healthcare practitioners..' Neil Anthony, UK Reiki Federation Chair and co-founder 'A MUST for any good practitioner and teacher.' James Wells, Reiki Master 'One of the few Reiki books I can recommend. Excellent.' Reiki Evolution eZine 'Will satisfy anyone from novice to master, I highly recommend it.' Pamir Kiciman, Oasis Reiki Institute 'The definitive manual for teacher, student and general reader alike.' Book News 'The most complete work ever done on Reiki, inspiring.' A to Zen magazine 'A must read for all Reiki followers.' The Art of Healing

Akhila Hughes, Publisher A to Zen
At last Frans and Bronwen Stiene have positioned Reiki where it belongs - as a personal spiritual practice. A gem.

From the Author
Since the first whiff of information came from Japan that there might still be traditional Japanese Reiki practitioners in Japan, we became intrigued with the system of Reiki’s Japanese past. We travelled to Japan (with our two year old in tow) to see if we could find out anything else about it. In Japan we met with teachers who taught a mixture of both traditional styles of Reiki and its more modern versions. We realised that what we had initially been taught as the system of Reiki had its roots in Japan - specifically in the Japanese culture, philosophy and cosmology. The aim of The Japanese Art of Reiki is to offer those interested in the system of Reiki, and those already practicing it, greater depth and understanding of Reiki’s roots from a Japanese perspective. We found that after writing The Reiki Sourcebook we were inundated with enquiries about the Japanese aspects of the system from Reiki practitioners craving more out of their practices. To support these individuals and anyone interested in the Japanese aspects of the system this highly practical book has been written. This book will aid you in becoming more grounded and confident in your practice. It will support you in creating a regular practice that will take you into the depths of the system’s origins. This is not a compendium like The Reiki Sourcebook, but a guide for people who want to heal themselves and connect to life spiritually using simple and effective Japanese Reiki practices.

Customer Reviews

Superb
If you want to find the true origins of Reiki and discover the real meaning of this powerful energy system then this book is an absolute must. Beautifully and sensitively written, it really does take you back to the true Japanese origins, with some really superb exercises and the best way to self treat. I cannot recommend it highly enough. Just superb!

The Best
This is the book I have been waiting for!
The most comprehensive book on The Original Reiki.
Take's you back to the basis of Reiki,
the true form, with Ki Centres, NOT chakras,
where you work on your own spiritual path to enlightenment.
Highly Recommended as with the Teachers and Writers of this
wonderful book, Bronwen and Frans Stiene

THE JAPANESE ART OF REIKI: A Practical Guide to Self-healing
Excellent - a tutorial in fact and one which will benefit all who wish to study the original Japanese techniques. It puts Reiki back into its original context - a personal spiritual path, a connection with the Oneness.